Lizzo Releases New Version Of 'GRRRLS' Following Backlash Over Use Of 'Harmful Word' [Video]

"Truth Hurts" singer Lizzo released a new version of her song "GRRRLS" on Monday after receiving criticism for its original lyrics, which fans thought were offensive to the disabled community.

At the beginning of the track, which dropped last Friday, the 34-year-old sings: "Hold my bag, b***h/ Hold my bag/ Do you see this s**t?/ I'm a spaz/ I'm about to knock somebody out/ Yo, where my best friend?/ She the only one I know to talk me off the deep end."

Fans took to social media and complained about the use of the word "spaz," which they deemed as a slur.

"As a black disabled individual w/spastic cerebral palsy, I am upset that Lizzo used an ableist slur in her song. Using 'sp@z' as a slur in a song or everyday language neglects to understand the lived experiences of folks who have to deal with spasms on a daily basis," one Twitter user wrote Monday.

Another disgruntled listener wrote, "Hey @lizzo my disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to unending painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me pretty angry + sad. 'Spaz' doesn't mean freaked out or crazy. It's an ableist slur. It's 2022. Do better."

Ableism is the unfair treatment of people who have a disability.

Another fan demanded the removal of the controversial word and wrote, "Hey @lizzo please remove the word 'spaz' from your new song because it's a slur and really offensive to the disabled community."

Lizzo shared a note on her Instagram page Monday announcing the removal of the controversial word from the song and told fans she "never" wanted to promote derogatory language in her music.

"It's been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my song 'GRRRLS.' Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language. As a fat black woman in America, I've had hurtful words used against me so I understand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally)," Lizzo wrote.

"I'm proud to say there is a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change," she continued. "This is the result of me listening and taking action. As an influential artist, I'm dedicated to being part of the change I've been waiting to see in the world."

In the new version of the song, Lizzo sings "hold my bag," in place of "I'm a spaz."

"GRRRLS" is the second single from Lizzo's upcoming album, "Special," which is set to release on July 15 under Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records.